T1 captured the 2025 KeSPA Cup championship with newly signed AD carry Peyz earning Finals MVP honors for his dominant performance throughout the series. The award came with a 2,000,000 KRW prize (approximately $1,350 USD).
Peyz’s performance peaked in the decisive Game five against Hanwha Life Esports. His performance on Zeri made the difference. The champion’s late-game scaling combined with Peyz’s execution turned teamfights into cleanup operations. His Kalista performance was equally impressive, demonstrating lane dominance and objective control that forced HLE into difficult draft decisions.
The bot lane pairing of Peyz and support Keria created constant pressure. T1’s early game strategy featured aggressive bot-side plays, including level three dives and repeated jungle attention from Oner. This resource allocation paid off as Peyz converted advantages into series-defining performances.
This marks Peyz’s first major trophy with T1 after joining the organization’s main roster. The Finals MVP recognition immediately establishes him as a key piece heading into the 2026 LCK season. His playstyle offers T1 a different dimension compared to their previous bot lane approach.
KeSPA Cup holds added significance this year as participation reportedly factors into Asian Games roster consideration for Korean players. The offseason tournament typically serves as a testing ground for roster changes, but these stakes raised competition levels across participating teams.
